David Raises $10 Million in Seed Funding to Bring Science-Based Nutrition Products to Market

The capital will fuel the development of high-protein, low-calorie foods

David, a platform that designs tools to increase muscle and decrease fat, announced a $10 million seed funding round. The investment was led by David CEO and Co-Founder Peter Rahal, with additional participation from Valor Siren Ventures, Peter Attia, M.D., and Andrew Huberman, Ph.D.

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David co-founders Peter Rahal, founder of protein snacks brand RXBAR, and Zach Ranen, former investor and founder of RAIZE, bring extensive experience to their latest venture. Rahal has been obsessed with protein bars from a young age and has dedicated his career to creating the perfect protein bar. Ranen worked with the RAIZE team to develop and scale its low-carb dessert product suite.

The pair will use this fundraising round to continue developing science-based, delicious food and to build its team of industry-leading strategists, scientists, and health experts. Its first product is a protein bar that will have the most protein per calorie of any currently available protein bar. The bars will be sugar-free, gluten-free, and artificial sweetener/flavor-free.

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